Elderflower Cordial ("Bezináda")

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This elderflower cordial takes about 20 minutes of active work, but the real magic happens during a 24-hour steeping period where delicate flowers infuse with lemon in cool water. The trickiest part is carefully removing the flower stems without losing the precious pollen, and keeping the final heating gentle and low so the cordial stays perfectly sweet and doesn't turn bitter. Once cooled and jarred, it's ready to brighten up summer drinks for the next two months.

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    Boil the water

    Boil four litres of water and let it cool.

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    Add the elderflowers

    Some people give the flowers a gentle rinse (depends where you picked them) – just be careful not to wash off the pollen. Snip off the stems right at the base of the flower heads. This step matters: if you skip it, the cordial can turn out slightly bitter. So trim close enough that the flower heads almost fall apart, then add them to the water.

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    Add the lemons

    Add the lemon, sliced, and let the flowers and lemon steep in the water for 24 hours (keep it out of direct sunlight).

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Elderflower Cordial ("Bezináda")

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Active time total 1 h 25 min
Prep 25 min Cook 1 h
5 Ingredients
6 Steps
Medium Difficulty

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What's in it?

4027 kcal

Calories

1009 g

Carbohydrates

0 g

Fats

1 g

Proteins

The nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on the specific ingredients used.

About this recipe

Quick, before the elderflowers finish blooming, here's the recipe! It's my mom's, she's been making it for years and everyone always loves it. It's best served chilled with sparkling water, a slice of lemon and a few mint leaves. Perfect for hot summer days.

Gluten-free Lactose-free Vegan Vegetarian Drink Refreshing

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